U.S. women's soccer at the Olympics

August 7, 2012 9:19 AM

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Tobin Heath (17), Sydney Leroux (11) Lauren Cheney (12), Amy Rodriguez (8) and United States' Heather O'Reilly (9) race in to mob Carli Lloyd, facing, of the United States after the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 London Olympics on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. The USA won the game 2-1 to claim the gold medal. Lloyd scored both goals for the Americans. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle ) less

People react as they watch a television broadcast of the United States women's soccer team taking on Japan in the gold medal match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at Nevada Smiths bar in New York. The U.S. won 2-1. less

People react as they watch a television broadcast of the United States women's soccer team taking on Japan in the gold medal match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, at Nevada Smiths ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Canada poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Canada poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Children display the flag of the United States of America in the foreground with while the team sings the national anthem of during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Children display the flag of the United States of America in the foreground with while the team sings the national anthem of during the Women's Football Semi Final match between ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Abby Wambach of USA controls the ball during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Abby Wambach of USA controls the ball during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA poses before kick off during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe celebrates with Alex Morgan of the United States after scoring during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe celebrates with Alex Morgan of the United States after scoring during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 ... more

The United States' Megan Rapinoe, center left, celebrates after scoring her second goal with teammates Amy Le Peilbet, center, and Alex Morgan, right, as Canada's Marie-Eve Nault, left, stands by during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Megan Rapinoe, center left, celebrates after scoring her second goal with teammates Amy Le Peilbet, center, and Alex Morgan, right, as Canada's Marie-Eve Nault, left, stands by during their ... more

Canada's Diana Matheson, left, and United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, compete for the ball during the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Diana Matheson, left, and United States' Megan Rapinoe, right, compete for the ball during the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, ... more

Canada's Kaylyn Kyle, right, reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United States in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Kaylyn Kyle, right, reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United States in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, reacts after her team lost the semifinal women's soccer match to the United States at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, reacts after her team lost the semifinal women's soccer match to the United States at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

Canada's midfielder Kaylyn Kyle enters as a substitute during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's midfielder Kaylyn Kyle enters as a substitute during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, ... more

US forward Alex Morgan (L) celebrates with coach Pia Sundhage after the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

US forward Alex Morgan (L) celebrates with coach Pia Sundhage after the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on ... more

United States' Abby Wambach, center-left, is congratulated by her team after scoring on a penalty during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

United States' Abby Wambach, center-left, is congratulated by her team after scoring on a penalty during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. ... more

Canada's midfielder Desiree Scott (L) reacts as the US team celebrates after the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's midfielder Desiree Scott (L) reacts as the US team celebrates after the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west ... more

United States's midfielder Megan Rapinoe (R) celebrates with United States's forward Alex Morgan after scoring during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

United States's midfielder Megan Rapinoe (R) celebrates with United States's forward Alex Morgan after scoring during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old ... more

Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United Stated in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United Stated in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (L) scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (L) scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on ... more

United States' Sydney Leroux, top, celebrates with scorer of the winning goal Alex Morgan following their semifinal win over Canada in a women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States' Sydney Leroux, top, celebrates with scorer of the winning goal Alex Morgan following their semifinal win over Canada in a women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, ... more

United States' Alex Morgan, center, celebrates with teammates including Abby Wambach, left, and Sydney Leroux after the winning goal was scored past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States' Alex Morgan, center, celebrates with teammates including Abby Wambach, left, and Sydney Leroux after the winning goal was scored past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during their semifinal ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans cheer during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans cheer during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A Canadian fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A Canadian fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Sydney Leroux of USA runs during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Sydney Leroux of USA runs during warm up during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: A USA fan during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Christie Rampone of USA heads the ball above Jonelle Filigno of Canada during extra time in the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Christie Rampone of USA heads the ball above Jonelle Filigno of Canada during extra time in the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA on Day 10 of the London ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Lauren Cheney of United States battles with Melissa Tancredi of Canada during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Lauren Cheney of United States battles with Melissa Tancredi of Canada during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic ... more

U.S. forward Abby Wambach (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. won the match and will advance to the finals against Japan. (Doug Mills/ The New York Times) less

U.S. forward Abby Wambach (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. won the match ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe of the United States clashes with Sophie Schmidt of Canada during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Megan Rapinoe of the United States clashes with Sophie Schmidt of Canada during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Alex Morgan of of the United States celebrates after scoring during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Alex Morgan of of the United States celebrates after scoring during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ... more

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U.S. forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. won the match and will advance to the finals against Japan. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) less

U.S. forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. ... more

U.S. coach Pia Sundhage celebrates after her team beat Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. will advance to the finals against Japan. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) less

U.S. coach Pia Sundhage celebrates after her team beat Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. will advance to the finals against Japan. ... more

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U.S. forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. won the match and will advance to the finals against Japan. (Doug Mills/ The New York Times) less

U.S. forward Alex Morgan (13) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against Canada during the women's soccer semifinals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, Aug. 6, 2012. The U.S. won the match ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Abby Wambach of the United States celebrate after she converted the penalty during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Abby Wambach of the United States celebrate after she converted the penalty during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Alex Morgan of the United States is challenged by Carmelina Moscato of Canada during extra time during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Alex Morgan of the United States is challenged by Carmelina Moscato of Canada during extra time during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 ... more

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States celebrates with her team-mates after scoring the winning goal in extra time during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Alex Morgan #13 of the United States celebrates with her team-mates after scoring the winning goal in extra time during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and ... more

The United States' Alex Morgan, far right, scores past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, second from left, in the final minutes of extra time in the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Alex Morgan, far right, scores past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, second from left, in the final minutes of extra time in the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in ... more

US forward Alex Morgan (L) vies for the ball with Canada's defender Carmelina Moscato during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi-final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

US forward Alex Morgan (L) vies for the ball with Canada's defender Carmelina Moscato during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi-final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in ... more

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US forward Alex Morgan (L) vies for the ball with Canada's... Photo-3294988.47158 - Times Union

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Referee Christina Pedersen of Norway (L) officiates during the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi-final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

Referee Christina Pedersen of Norway (L) officiates during the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi-final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August ... more

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod (2R) turns to see the ball in the net from US forward Abby Wambach (C) penalty during the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi-final football match between US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod (2R) turns to see the ball in the net from US forward Abby Wambach (C) penalty during the London 2012 Olympic Games women's semi-final football match between US and Canada at Old ... more

US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores from a penalty during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores from a penalty during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, ... more

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US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores from a penalty during the London... Photo-3294984.47158 - Times Union

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Canada's forward Jonelle Filigno (L) and United States's defender Rachel Buehler compete during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's forward Jonelle Filigno (L) and United States's defender Rachel Buehler compete during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, ... more

Canada's midfielder Kaylyn Kyle (L) reacts at the final whistle after losing 4-3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi-final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's midfielder Kaylyn Kyle (L) reacts at the final whistle after losing 4-3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi-final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, ... more

US footballers celebrate scoring the winning goal during injury time of extra time during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. USA won 4-3. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

US footballers celebrate scoring the winning goal during injury time of extra time during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, ... more

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United States' Alex Morgan, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west ... more

Referee Christina Pedersen of Norway (L) officiates during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi-final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

Referee Christina Pedersen of Norway (L) officiates during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi-final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, ... more

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, England. less

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: USA fans during the Women's Football Semi Final match between Canada and USA, on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Old Trafford on August 6, 2012 in Manchester, ... more

Canada conceed a penalty during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada conceed a penalty during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ... more

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US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores a penalty past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores a penalty past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, ... more

US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores a penalty past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

US forward Abby Wambach (R) scores a penalty past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, ... more

United States' Abby Wambach, right, celebrates her team's final goal,while Canada's Desiree Scott, left, stands dejected in the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

United States' Abby Wambach, right, celebrates her team's final goal,while Canada's Desiree Scott, left, stands dejected in the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer ... more

The United States's women's soccer team stand for their national anthem during their semi final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. less

The United States's women's soccer team stand for their national anthem during their semi final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, ... more

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The United States women's soccer team celebrates after their semifinal win over Canada in their women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

The United States women's soccer team celebrates after their semifinal win over Canada in their women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

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United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring against Canada during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring against Canada during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, ... more

The United States' Heather O'Reilly, center right, and her teammate Christie Rampone, right, celebrate their win against Canada during their semi final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. less

The United States' Heather O'Reilly, center right, and her teammate Christie Rampone, right, celebrate their win against Canada during their semi final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada at the ... more

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, and captain Christine Sinclair, upper right, fail to stop a goal from a corner by United States' Megan Rapinoe during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, and captain Christine Sinclair, upper right, fail to stop a goal from a corner by United States' Megan Rapinoe during their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 ... more

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (R) celebrates scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

Canada's forward Christine Sinclair (R) celebrates scoring her second goal during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west ... more

The United States' Alex Morgan, far left, celebrates her goal in the final minutes of extra time with the United States' Abby Wambach, above-right in the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Alex Morgan, far left, celebrates her goal in the final minutes of extra time with the United States' Abby Wambach, above-right in the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and ... more

United States forward Alex Morgan (2R) heads the winning goal during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

United States forward Alex Morgan (2R) heads the winning goal during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on ... more

The United States' Alex Morgan, far left, is hugged by the United States' Sydney Leroux, as she celebrates her goal in the final minutes of extra time with United States' Abby Wambach (14), and United States' Megan Rapinoe, center, which gave the USA a 4-3 victory in the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Alex Morgan, far left, is hugged by the United States' Sydney Leroux, as she celebrates her goal in the final minutes of extra time with United States' Abby Wambach (14), and United States' ... more

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The United States' Abby Wambach, right, scores a penalty past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Abby Wambach, right, scores a penalty past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, left, during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, ... more

US footballers celebrate scoring the winning goal during injury time of extra time during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on August 6, 2012. US won 4-3. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISPAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages less

US footballers celebrate scoring the winning goal during injury time of extra time during the London 2012 Olympic women's football semi final match between USA and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, ... more

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United States' Abby Wambach, center left, celebrates with teammates including her teammate Kelley O Hara, center right, and scorer of the winning goal Alex Morgan, left, after their semifinal win over Canada in their women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States' Abby Wambach, center left, celebrates with teammates including her teammate Kelley O Hara, center right, and scorer of the winning goal Alex Morgan, left, after their semifinal win over Canada in ... more

United States' Megan Rapinoe, kicks the ball during the semifinal women's soccer match between the United States and Canada at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

United States' Megan Rapinoe, kicks the ball during the semifinal women's soccer match between the United States and Canada at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Manchester, England, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

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US goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after the US won 4-3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

US goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after the US won 4-3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, ... more

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Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United Stated in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

Canada's Christine Sinclair reacts after her team's 4-3 loss to the United Stated in their semifinal women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after her team's semfinal 4-3 win over Canada in the women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England. less

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after her team's semfinal 4-3 win over Canada in the women's soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at Old Trafford Stadium in ... more

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United States goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after her team's... Photo-3294999.47158 - Times Union

US goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after the US won 4-3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, 2012. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESANDREW YATES/AFP/GettyImages less

US goalkeeper Hope Solo reacts after the US won 4-3 during the London 2012 Olympic Games womens semi final football match between the US and Canada at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 6, ... more

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From left, United States' Kelley O'Hara, Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe celebrate a goal during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

From left, United States' Kelley O'Hara, Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan, and Megan Rapinoe celebrate a goal during the semifinal women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, ... more

The United States' Alex Morgan, far right, scores past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, second from left, in the final minutes of extra time in the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in the 2012 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. less

The United States' Alex Morgan, far right, scores past Canada's goalkeeper Erin Mcleod, second from left, in the final minutes of extra time in the semi-final women's soccer match between the USA and Canada in ... more